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Tower of Power on Tour

When Tower of Power took the stage at The Fillmore in San Francisco for their 40th anniversary show in 2008, it was as full circle as live music moments get. A recorded introduction by the dearly departed, legendary promoter Bill Graham — who gave the band their big break and signed them to his label in the late '60s — kicked off the energetic musical explosion that Tower of Power have never stopped bringing to the stage. The Tower of Power five-piece horn section, led by founding members Emilio Castillo on tenor sax and Stephen "Doc" Kupka on baritone sax, has been the driving force behind a group with over 60 touring members in its history. The R&B funk and soul revue also features furious percussionists, guitar, keys and more vocal blends than you can imagine. The elite collection of musicians have never stopped touring, and whether at a casino theater or a classic concert hall, a Tower of Power show is always gonna be a kickin' good time. Their Oakland-born sound emerged in 1968, and even after 50 years their shows still manage to feel contemporary.

Tower of Power in Concert

In 1968, Oakland's Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka formed a band with the goal of playing at San Francisco's iconic Fillmore theater. By 1970, Tower of Power were not only on the stage, but signed to Bill Graham's San Francisco Records for their debut album East Bay Grease. When they moved over to Warner Bros Records in 1972, they started to leave a timeless mark beyond the Bay Area with the release of now-classic albums — Bump City, Tower of Power, Urban Renewal and more. Throughout their 19 albums, including 2018's Soul Side of Town, the band have covered every inch of R&B, soul and funk, constantly evolving and paving the way for many other artists.

Setlists

    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.I Like Your Style
    6. 6.Down to the Nightclub
    7. 7.Willing to Learn
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.Diggin' on James Brown
    11. 11.Star Time
    12. 12.So Very Hard to Go
    13. 13.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 14.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.I Like Your Style
    6. 6.Down to the Nightclub
    7. 7.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    8. 8.This Time It's Real
    9. 9.So Very Hard to Go
    10. 10.Diggin' on James Brown / Mother Popcorn / I Got the Feelin'
    11. 11.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.I Like Your Style
    6. 6.To Say the Least, You're the Most
    7. 7.You're Still a Young Man
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.Diggin' on James Brown / I Got the Feelin'
    11. 11.So Very Hard to Go
    12. 12.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    6. 6.You're Still a Young Man
    7. 7.This Time It's Real
    8. 8.Squib Cakes
    9. 9.Diggin' on James Brown
    10. 10.So Very Hard to Go
    11. 11.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 12.What Is Hip?
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Silver Bells (Jay Livingston & Ray Evans cover)
    5. 5.Soul Vaccination
    6. 6.Hark the Herald Angels Sing
    7. 7.Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Harry Reser and His Orchestra cover)
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
    11. 11.This Christmas (Donny Hathaway cover)
    12. 12.You Got to Funkifize
    13. 13.The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (Mel Tormé cover) (Instrumental)
    14. 14.Diggin' on James Brown
    15. 15.So Very Hard to Go
    16. 16.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 17.You're Still a Young Man
    2. 18.What Is Hip?

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Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 2053 reviews
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  • Not at all what I expected

    by Nicky2222 on 7/15/09The MGM Grand at Foxwoods - MashantucketRating: 2 out of 5

    First off....their sound system was extremely loud and made the vocals sound distorted...you couldn't hear the lyrics. Their brass section is what makes TOP but they took a back seat. The lead singer seemed to be screaming and over did his vocals and that in itself ruined what could have been a great concert.

  • Tower of Power was amazing !!

    by Nanaandpapa on 7/15/09Michigan Theater - Ann ArborRating: 5 out of 5

    My husband has been a fan of Tower of Power for years, and this was my first time attending. Well it won't be my last ! They were incredible! Sounded amazing and we had the best time at the concert. Thank you ticketmaster for handling this venue. Please do it again. Thanks Nana

  • Tower Of Power & ColdPlay

    by Hockeyron on 7/15/09Michigan Theater - Ann ArborRating: 5 out of 5

    A great concert,with two great bands! Nice venue! Both groups should come visit the Metro Detroit area more often. Awesome show!

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